Africa
Kenya's Supreme Court confirms William Ruto's victory in presidential vote
Kenya's Supreme Court on Monday upheld results declaring William Ruto winner of last month's presidential elections. Ruto, 55, won with 50.49% of the vote against his rival Raila Odinga's 48.85%, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced in August. Kenya's Supreme Court on Monday upheld results declaring William Ruto winner of last month's presidential elections. Ruto, 55, won with 50.49% of the vote against his rival Raila Odinga's 48.85%, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced in August. Ruto has been serving as outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta's deputy since 2013.